Most read national news stories 2019

An appeal by Spurgeon's College after its registration application was turned down by the Office for Students, the introduction to Where do We Grow From Here? by President Ken Benjamin, and a national loneliness campaign were among the most read national news stories in The Baptist Times in 2019

National stories

1 Spurgeon's appeal after regulator decision
Spurgeon’s College has appealed for the support of the Christian community after the Office for Students (OfS) turned down its registration application

2 Where do we grow from here?
That’s the challenge and invitation posed by new Baptist Union President Ken Benjamin

3 ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ campaign
Christian organisations have encouraged churches to engage in the national ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ Campaign

4 Jane Day appointed as Centenary Enabler
Significant challenges still exist for Baptist women. Jane’s role is to research the issues and to offer ways of overcoming them

5 Working to end Modern Slavery
A ‘stain on our lives’ - a report from the National Modern Slavery Summits, hosted by Together Free

6 Baptist Union Presidency for Yinka
The Revd Yinka Oyekan has been elected President of our Baptist Union for 2020-21

7 A new look Baptist Assembly
A revamped format, a first-time venue, a two-day programme and flexible ticket options - this year's Baptist Assembly

8 No-deal Brexit concern in letter to PM
Christians write to Boris Johnson to state no-deal Brexit is 'gambling with the basic needs of our poorest citizens'

9 Baptists Together - have confidence!
Baptists were urged to ditch the negative human narratives and have confidence in God’s call on our lives, in a rousing address that closed the 2019 Baptist Assembly from General Secretary Lynn Green

10 New Firestarter events for Baptist growth
A new series of Firestarter events that explore Baptist church growth have been organised for 2019

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Urgency of the harvest – uniting in mission

Are we willing to seize the opportunity, shake off distractions and take advantage of this ‘Kairos moment’ of increased spiritual openness? That was the challenge shared by Leone Martin, who preached on Luke 10:1-24 during the Sunday morning sermon

Annual Returns encouragements; ‘make space for God to speak and move’

General Secretary Lynn Green highlighted areas of growth (and decline) in the latest Annual Returns, as well as encouraging Baptists to continue to make room for God to speak and lead us into His new thing

Colossians, and three angles of ministerial calling

Assembly delegates were reminded of the 'terrifying' yet 'glorious and sacred' nature of ministry as demonstrated by the Apostle Paul in the book of Colossians, by Baptist theologian Helen Paynter

Walking Worthy – new President Alex Afriyie’s address

New President Alex Afriyie outlined a three-fold vision for his 2026-27 presidency, calling on Baptists to embrace a life ‘worthy of God’s calling’ through a focus on Christ-centredness, community diversity, and missional courage

Presentation of ministers, pastors and RLMs

Around 40 ministers who have been transferred to the fully accredited list, Recognised Local Ministers (RLMs) and pastors who have been accorded recognition since the last Assembly were presented and prayed for on Saturday afternoon

Bookings for Spurgeon's College thanksgiving day and service now open

Alumni and friends of Spurgeon's College are all welcome to attend the event on 17 September, at Trinity Baptist Church, Peall Road, Croydon from 10am - 4pm

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